Manitoba News

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. — The Brooks Bandits and Battlefords North Stars will play for the Centennial Cup championship on Sunday afternoon.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising more camping, better washrooms and other upgrades at provincial parks to address growing demand from people who want to enjoy the great outdoors. The 10-year, $121-million pledge includes 45 new yurts.

WINNIPEG — A woman whose partial remains were found last month is being remembered as a devoted mother and someone who deeply loved her children.

WINNIPEG — Six homes connected to suspected criminal activity could soon become affordable housing under a new approach by the Manitoba government to the seizure and sale of criminal assets.

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson and Jackson Jeffcoat don’t care if fans or opponents think they’re getting old. The Blue Bombers’ 32-year-old pass rushers plan to excel this season by using their football smarts and experience.

WINNIPEG — The last time Cristin Wise saw her boyfriend alive, she said he told her he planned to go to a neighbour's property. Less than 24 hours later, when he didn't return, she would report Clifford Joseph missing.

WINNIPEG — People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier admitted Tuesday to violating COVID-19 restrictions in Manitoba and was fined $2,000 including surcharges.

WINNIPEG — A jury heard Monday that a Manitoba man on trial for killing his neighbour allegedly ran the victim down before shooting him three times during a botched robbery.

WINNIPEG — Brad Lambert scored twice and Dylan Guenther added three assists as the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds knocked off the Winnipeg ICE 4-2 on Saturday night to tie their best-of-seven Western Hockey League Championship Series at a game apiece.

WINNIPEG — Carson Latimer scored the game-winning goal as the Winnipeg Ice beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 to take a 1-0 series lead in the Western Hockey League final.